Psalms Anew: In Inclusive Language

by Nancy Schreck and Maureen Leach

Book Overview

Book by Schreck, Nancy, Leach, Maureen This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Ring-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884891747
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A welcome departure from gender specific language

This translation is so meaningful to me as a woman of the nineties. If someone wants the "real thing" they would have to read the Psalms in Hebrew! Not many of us are able to do that! Any translation that stays true to the original message while making the scriptures more meaningful to 21st century readers is definitely a step in the right direction.

Psalms true to thier intent - good news for EVERYONE

This is an intentional experiment - and a successful one. The language of the psalms is freed from the limitations of old language, insensitive translation and the gender mores of a specific culture. The spirit of the psalms, and the intent of their Author, shine through. Now the psalms are unburdened of gender-specific language, and speak to everyone. Neither the intent of the original language nor the full message of this poetry is compromised. The translations are authenic and fully based on good sources, plus the common sense of its experiment. Well recommended.